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07-07-15 | 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mozad655

As for rulers and chain wear indicators, I highly doubt that they really work. Chain wear is so microscopical that its practically impossible to measure. There are so many factors involved here that could make measurements seemingly go on either way. Just ride until you can't ride anymore and buy a new set of chain and casette around every 5-7 years.

Chain wear is VERY EASY to measure. The standard way is to hold a ruler up to a chain, and if a "foot" of chain is more than 1/16" longer than a foot, then it's time to change the chain.

Here's the patron saint of greasy hands on the subject:

Chain Maintenance

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